## GOP Proposes $4.5 Trillion Tax Giveaway to the Rich While 'Ransacking' Food Stamps and Medicaid

Authored by commondreams.org

House Republicans unveiled a draft budget resolution on Wednesday that calls for $4.5 trillion in tax breaks that would disproportionately benefit the wealthy while proposing $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, federal nutrition assistance, and other programs.

Last week, Senate Republicans released their own budget resolution that proposed significant cuts to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other spending that benefits working-class families.

"And, they're paying for their billionaire handouts by ransacking healthcare, food assistance, and other vital programs that American workers and families rely on," Jacquez added.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over Medicaid.

Overall, the House GOP's budget resolution calls for $2 trillion in cuts to "mandatory spending" over the next decade, taking aim at a category that includes Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and SNAP.

While Social Security benefits cannot be cut through the reconciliation process, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can.

"House Republican leadership put a giant bullseye on Medicaid, with the intent to strip Americans of their healthcare benefits to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations.". »

### World First — 50m All-Timber Blade to Be Tested in Wind Turbine

Authored by woodcentral.com.au

In 2023, Voodin Blade Technology signed an agreement with PEFC and FSC-certified Stora Enso to supply the laminated veneer lumber for the wooden blades.

“The strategic alliance will transform the future of wind turbine blade production,” according to Dr PKC Bose, Co-Founder & Managing Director of ENREGO Energy GmbH, one of the partners involved in Voodin’s Blade Technology.

“These companies are innovative, creative and flexible and will help our path towards achieving a sustainable world forever.”. »

### Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives, Says Nintendo

Authored by nintendolife.com

Nintendo has announced that its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers saving service will not extend to Switch 2 exclusives (thanks, VGC).

The vouchers initially cropped up in 2019 as a way to make a small saving on first-party Switch titles.

Please note that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games. »

### Thousands of tourists flock to see Etna eruption, blocking rescue services

Authored by theguardian.com

Thousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some people are blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching those in need of assistance, the local authorities have said.

He added: “As darkness falls, the situation becomes extremely dangerous, with rising risks of falls and people sinking into the snow.”.

One TikTok clip shows dozens of tourists near a lava flow that, slowly descending the snowy slope, has melted the snow to form a stream. »

### Jewish man mistakes two Israeli tourists for Palestinians and opens fire on them in Miami

Authored by theguardian.com

A Jewish man in Miami Beach is facing charges of attempted murder following accusations that he opened fire on two men he believed were Palestinians but reportedly turned out to be Israeli visitors.

Brafman allegedly fired 17 times, striking one victim in the left shoulder and grazing the other’s left forearm.

“This just the latest example of the hate targeting the Palestinian-American community in this country and Palestinians in their homeland. »

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